GlobalFootprint: Tamil Nadu is now a crucial part of the global electronics supply chain, producing iPhones and other electronic components for Apple through Foxconn, Pegatron, and Tata Electronics. The Sriperumbudur–Hosur belt has become India’s leading electronics manufacturing zone. Impact: • Positioned Tamil Nadu as a global manufacturing hub. • Generated over 50,000 direct jobs. • Attracted billions in FDI and boosted exports. • Strengthened India’s participation in global tech production.
GlobalFootprint: At the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet (GIM) 2024, the state attracted global investors from countries like Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan, and the USA. Vietnam’s VinFast announced its first Indian EV plant in Thoothukudi, marking a significant international industrial collaboration. Impact: • Secured ₹6.64 lakh crore ($80 billion) in investment commitments. • Created 26 lakh jobs across industries. • Strengthened Tamil Nadu’s global industrial partnerships. • Contributed to the state’s $1 trillion economy vision.
GlobalFootprint: Tamil Nadu has become a key global manufacturing base for footwear and apparel companies like Nike, Crocs, Puma, and Adidas through partnerships with major Taiwanese and Korean firms. Cities like Perambalur, Ranipet, and Kanchipuram have emerged as global export clusters. Impact: • Boosted state exports of footwear and garments. • Created thousands of jobs, particularly for women. • Attracted foreign capital and boosted rural industrialization. • Strengthened India’s role as an alternative to China in manufacturing.
GlobalFootprint: Tamil Nadu’s Great Living Chola Temples - Brihadisvara Temple (Thanjavur), Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Airavatesvara Temple (Darasuram) - are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These monuments have drawn global tourists, historians, and cultural scholars. Impact: • Increased global cultural recognition of Tamil Nadu. • Boosted international tourism and local economic development. • Strengthened cultural diplomacy through heritage preservation.
GlobalFootprint: Tamil Nadu is one of the top renewable energy producers globally, attracting investments from companies in Denmark, Germany, and Japan. The state exports renewable energy technology and expertise to other countries and leads India’s clean energy revolution. Impact: • Tamil Nadu produces over 30% of India’s wind power. • Attracted major global renewable companies like Vestas and Siemens Gamesa. • Boosted global partnerships in sustainable development. • Created thousands of green jobs and reduced carbon emissions.
